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Diagnostic Instructions

    • Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
    • Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
    •  Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptors

DTC B3121 02: Keyless Entry Antenna 3 Short to Ground

DTC B3121 05: Keyless Entry Antenna 3 High Voltage/Open

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

Rear Fascia --Keyless Entry Antenna Signal

B3121 02

B3121 05

B3121 05

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Rear Fascia --Keyless Entry Antenna Signal

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B3121 05

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Circuit/System Description

The rear compartment keyless entry antenna is used to establish low frequency communications with the keyless entry transmitter. As a vehicle with a closed rear compartment lid is approached with a keyless entry transmitter, known as an user identification device, and the rear compartment lid release switch is pressed, the keyless entry antenna transmitter broadcasts a challenge to the transmitter in an approximate 1 meter range. If the response from the transmitter via radio frequency is valid, the latched rear compartment will be passively unlocked/unlatched, allowing the rear compartment area to be opened.

Conditions for Running the DTC

The handle or touch pad used to open the rear closure is activated.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

B3121 02

The keyless entry control module detects a short to ground on the rear fascia keyless entry antenna circuit.

B3121 05

The keyless entry control module detects a short to B+ or an open on the rear fascia keyless entry antenna circuit.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

No action is taken

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • A current DTC will clear when the conditions for setting the DTC are no longer present
    • A history DTC will clear after 50 malfunction free ignition cycles

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Remote Function Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Keyless Entry System Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Testing

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the T10E rear compartment keyless entry antenna.
  2. Ignition ON, verify a test lamp does not illuminate between the signal circuit terminal A and ground.
  3. If the test lamp illuminates, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the keyless entry control module.
  4. Connect a DMM, set to capture AC voltage using the MIN MAX function, between the signal circuit terminal A and the low reference circuit terminal B.
  5. Press the rear compartment lid release switch. Verify the DMM captured an AC voltage signal.
  6. If an AC voltage was not captured, test the signal circuit and the low reference circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuits test normal, replace the keyless entry control module.
  7. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the T10E rear compartment keyless entry antenna.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Control Module References for keyless entry control module replacement, setup, and programming